On Mother’s Day, one of the many special moments in 2020 will be how we all honor the mothers in our lives. The celebration of the year will look and sound very different from previous years, and so will our memories of that. But despite stay-at-home orders spreading around the country, you still have plenty of chances to send your mom a thoughtful gift — the best ideas for gifts from Mother’s Day remain amid the coronavirus effect.
This year’s celebration for your mom requires something different. On Sunday, May 10, when Mother’s Day is celebrated in the United States, UK, Pakistan, India, and several other countries, it is just around the corner, and there is no doubt that this year will be different from others. Although not everyone will be able to get together with your mom in person, there will still be many ways to celebrate virtually and make a thoughtful gesture of thanks. Given the challenges and limitations of these pandemic times, we have selected a variety of practical gifts, priced under $200. All of these can also be enjoyed at home.
Below, we offer gift ideas for Mother’s Day that we find after looking for some of the best choices, as well as items from our current shopping guides whose high quality translates into practical and accessible gifts. We’ve collected gifts for each mother form and at a variety of price points. Happy Mother’s Day!
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Deluxe Comfort Multi Position Pillow
Give your mom a delightful bedtime gift with this Multi-Position Pillow White with cotton and filled with hypoallergenic and alternative material. Deluxe Comfort Multi Position Pillow is the dual piece, a multi-position pillow cradles the whole body. This superlative body position pillow could morph into a pregnancy pillow, a massage pregnancy pillow, a yoga pillow, a back support pillow (facilitating backrest for bed), a contoured sleep bed wedge system, a bed lounge pillow, an upright pillow, a prop-up pillow, a reclining pillow, a leg raise pillow, a neck hug pillow, a body position pillow, a shoulder pillow, a hip pillow, or a side sleeper body pillow. These pillow wedges for sleeping do double duty as glamorous samples of home decor. Boasting ebullient microfiber covers that come in glimmering shades of ivory, azure blue, emerald green, and taupe tan, these pillows are hypoallergenic and the undisputed queen of beauty rest pillows!
Price: $41.95
Exo Terra Glow Light Clamp Lamp 5.5in
Certainly, there are cheaper smart light options, but the Glow, a rechargeable, portable, battery-powered night lamp, is undeniably beautiful, easy to set up, and enjoyable to use. My family has two of these, and they have become a crucial part of the bedtime routine.
Thanks to the built-in gyroscope, you can flip it to turn it on and off, rotate it to dim it up or down, or shake it to activate a low night light setting. The Exo Terra Glow Light Clamp Lamp produces a very pleasant ambient glow, hence its name, which gradually dims over 15 to 60 minutes. You can also set the light to come on in the morning.
Price: $35.15
Apple Watch Series 3
Although there are new smartwatches from Apple, Series 3 is still the best value for your money. Mom will appreciate its fitness tracking features, music sync, and all the other great communication features. Walmart is selling the 38mm GPS model for $189 and the 42mm model for $ 229. Read our review of the Apple Watch Series 3.
Price: $189
Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness & Activity Tracker
If you’re not convinced by the idea of an Apple Watch for mom, the Fitbit Charge 4 is another good option. It includes built-in GPS to track outdoor workouts independently, has solid training tools for athletes, and fits many smartwatch functions in a slim package. (I would also recommend the Garmin 235 as a less expensive alternative that is particularly suitable for runners and cyclists.)
Price: $149.95
Nest Learning thermostat (3rd generation)
I have a small and simple house in which the thermostat controls only the stove. This winter, I bought several different smart thermostats and, with the help of my neighborhood electrician, installed and tested them one by one. The Nest was the one I ended up choosing. It’s easy to set up and offers all the few features you wanted – a fully timed temperature setting, attractive aesthetics, and intuitive interface, and absolute control via iPhone or Android.
Price: $219.95
2 in 1 Craft Coffee Maker
Without coffee shops to visit, she might be jonesing for a cup of coffee that’s hard to recreate. While 2 in 1 Craft Coffee Maker is on its own unable to deliver a delicious cup of joe, a highly-rated coffee maker can make it easier to get there. 2 in 1 Craft Coffee Maker 51 oz automatically adjusts the water temperature and brew times for the best results, according to our guide to the best coffee makers. You’ll want to get the option with the stainless steel thermal carafe as opposed to the glass carafe.
Price: $29.99
